Ibaka unsure he'll play in Game 6 after twisting ankle

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 05: Serge Ibaka #9 of the Toronto Raptors reacts during the second quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at the Field House at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 05, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
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The Toronto Raptors could be without Serge Ibaka for Game 6 against the Boston Celtics.

Ibaka, who twisted his left ankle during the Raptors' Game 5 loss and was in a walking boot during Tuesday morning's media availability, said his status for the team's must-win contest will be determined Wednesday.

The Congolese big man headed to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Monday's 111-89 defeat after suffering the injury while contesting a layup. He exited with seven points and four rebounds in 19 minutes.

Ibaka has been a crucial offensive piece for the Raptors during the second-round series, scoring in double digits off the bench in three of five games. The 30-year-old is averaging 15.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks through nine postseason contests.

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